n8n workflow | Extract & Process Specific Links from sitemap.xml

Description

This workflow reads a sitemap.xml file, extracts all URLs, and allows you to filter out specific types of links—such as PDF files, images, or any other content—based on your needs.

Who Is This For?

• SEO Specialists looking to analyze specific URLs in their sitemap.
• Developers who need to extract links for automated processing.
• Content Managers filtering out downloadable assets like PDFs or images.

How It Works

1. Fetch sitemap.xml – The workflow reads the sitemap file from a given URL.
2. Extract URLs – Parses all the URLs listed in the sitemap.
3. Filter URLs – Use a simple filter to extract only the links you need (e.g., *.pdf).
4. Export or Process – The filtered list can be sent via email, stored in a database, or used in another workflow.

Customization

1. Edit the Set sitemap URL block and edit the sitemapUrl value to the sitemap you want to fetch.
2. Edit the Filter URLs block and edit the filter conditions to meet your needs.